Microscope Quiz

What term refers to the ability to distinguish between two objects in a microscope?

• Magnification

• Resolution

• Contrast

• Illumination

Which type of microscope is most ideal for visualizing the 3D surface of a specimen?

• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

• Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

• Brightfield light microscope

• Phase-contrast microscope

What is the function of the diaphragm in a light microscope?

• To adjust the light level

• To focus the light on the specimen

• To magnify the image

• To adjust the resolution

Which knob is used to move the stage up or down dramatically in a microscope?

• Stage knobs

• Objective lens

• Coarse focus knob

• Fine focus knob

What is the total magnification when using a scanning objective lens (4x) and an eyepiece lens (10x)?

• 400x

• 40x

• 14x

• 100x

What is the purpose of using a wet mount when preparing a microscope slide?

• To focus the image

• To visualize 3D surface

• To increase magnification

• To avoid air bubbles

What should be used to clean the lens of a microscope?

• Regular tissue

• Wet wipes

• Lens paper

• Microfiber cloth

What should be done before putting away the microscope?

• Lower the stage to its lowest position and cover the microscope

• Unplug it and wrap up the power cord

• All of the above

• Remove the slide and turn off the light

Which type of microscope uses electron beams to visualize images?

• Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

• Brightfield light microscope

• Phase-contrast microscope

What is the function of the stage knobs in a microscope?

• To adjust the light level

• To center the image

• To move the stage up and down

• To focus the image